Source: Daily_Mail
Thomas Hitzlsperger signs for Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg have confirmed the signing of former West Ham midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger.[LNB]The 29-year-old Germany international has signed a three-year contract with the Bundesliga club.[LNB] Hitzlsperger was a free agent after leaving the Hammers following their relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season.[LNB]'Thomas is a player who will help us with his professional approach and his international experience,' Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath said.[LNB] Back home: Thomas Hitzlsperger has joined Wolfsburg[LNB]'I am pleased that he is now with us, because he is a player who can lead the team.'[LNB]Hitzlsperger, renowned for his ferocious left foot, made his name at Aston Villa before a successful spell at Stuttgart and less auspicious one at Lazio.[LNB]He had been linked with a host of Premier League clubs.[LNB] Famous left foot: Hitzlsperger is known for his powerful strike[LNB]The midfielder said: 'I am overjoyed that the transfer has gone through. This is the beginning of a great partnership. The club has big ambitions and a coach who epitomises this.[LNB]'I am looking forward to being part of the team, already know some of the players who I have played with at club or international level.[LNB]'I am highly motivated and very very happy to take up the challenge.'[LNB]The Wolves have won one and lost one of their opening two games of the Bundesliga season.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEBolton and Everton eye Onuoha as Hitzlsperger trains with SpursPremier League interest mounts in former West Ham midfielder HitzlspergerAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion[LNB]
